BARAU JIBRIL: THE POLITICAL MAESTRO BEHIND THE MASSIVE DECAMPING FROM THE KWANKWASIYYA FOLD..
— The fall of the red caps and the rise of the honey pot as Barau Jibrin reclaims Kano.
By Shariff Aminu Ahlan
In a dramatic political shift that shook Kano State today, thousands of members of the Kwankwasiyya movement under the banner of “Kwankwasiyya One Blood” publicly renounced their allegiance to the red-cap ideology and declared their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of Senator Barau I. Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The event, organized by the political heavyweight Hon. Kawu Idris Hausawa, was not just a rally, it was a declaration of liberation, a political revolution, and a symbolic end to dictatorship politics. Under the full glare of the world, the defectors removed and dropped their red caps, once the proud symbol of Kwankwasiyya, and renamed themselves “Barau Jibrin One Blood,” pledging total allegiance to the APC and to the vision of progressive governance that Senator Barau represents.
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The ceremony, which was graced by Senator Barau Jibrin himself, marked a turning point in Kano’s political narrative. Addressing the jubilant crowd, the Deputy Senate President welcomed the new members with open arms, assuring them of equal treatment, mutual respect, and shared opportunities within the APC family. He rejoiced with them for their courageous decision to dump a dictatorial and self-centered movement, and to embrace a platform where their worth would be recognized, their voices heard, and their contributions rewarded. Barau Jibrin described their defection as a divine move, a journey from political slavery to a honeypot of inclusion, development, and dignity.
What began as “Kwankwasiyya One Blood” has now evolved into a new movement, “Barau Jibrin One Blood”, symbolizing unity, loyalty, and purpose under the leadership of the Deputy Senate President. This transformation is not mere rebranding; it represents a total ideological rebirth where loyalty is now tied to progress, not personality; to purpose, not propaganda.
Hon. Kawu Idris Hausawa, the mastermind of this historic event, reaffirmed that the movement’s members have seen the light in Barau’s leadership, a leadership that inspires, unites, and delivers. He emphasized that the thousands who decamped are ready to work tirelessly for the APC’s victory in the coming elections, describing Barau Jibrin as “the new political direction of Kano and the pride of the North.”
Senator Barau Jibrin’s political strength lies not in noise but in strategy, not in populism but in purposeful action. His calm disposition, inclusive leadership, and people-driven development programs have endeared him to the grassroots and elite alike.
From educational scholarships and youth empowerment to women inclusion and infrastructural projects, Barau’s leadership continues to touch lives across Kano State and beyond. His steady hand and clear vision have turned him into a political force whose influence keeps dismantling opposition strongholds without conflict, a political maestro orchestrating change through wisdom and results.
The massive exodus from the Kwankwasiyya fold is not just a random occurrence; it is a public referendum on leadership style and integrity. The people are tired of deceit, of hero worship, and of empty promises. They are now aligning with a leader who listens, delivers, and values them. Today’s defection is a loud statement that the politics of intimidation is dead, and the politics of development and inclusion has taken over. The people have chosen Barau Jibrin — a man whose political record is built on unity, empowerment, and peace.
The political pendulum in Kano has clearly swung in a new direction. The emergence of “Barau Jibrin One Blood” is the beginning of a political rebirth, a movement of liberation for thousands who now see their destiny in the APC and in Barau’s leadership. As the Deputy Senate President continues to consolidate his influence and bridge the gap between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the grassroots, the APC’s strength in Kano has become unshakable.
Barau Jibrin stands as the symbol of Kano’s political renewal, the unifying force turning former rivals into partners, and transforming disillusionment into optimism.
Today’s event has proven beyond doubt that Senator Barau I. Jibrin is the new compass of Kano politics. The defection of thousands from Kwankwasiyya to APC under his watch is not just a shift in numbers, it is a shift in ideology, loyalty, and destiny.
As they dumped their red caps and raised their hands in solidarity with Barau Jibrin, the message to the world became clear: Kano has chosen progress over propaganda, leadership over loyalty cults, and results over rhetoric.
The crowd’s chant said it all —
“Barau Jibrin One Blood! One Vision! One Future!”
Kano has spoken. The future belongs to Barau Jibrin.
Shariff Aminu Ahlan
APC Intellectual Warrior.
realahlan0101@gmail.com
